Match report

Genk Secures Win Over Malmo FF 2-1 in Europa League

Genk
Genk
2–1
FT
Malmo FF
Malmo FF
Jan 29, 2026

In a tightly contested UEFA Europa League clash, Genk emerged victorious over Malmo FF by a score of 2-1. The Swedish side took the lead early through T. Ali's goal but Genk fought back strongly with a penalty from D. Heymans and a late goal from K. Karetsas to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Malmo FF opened the scoring in the 4th minute through T. Ali, assisted by K. Busuladzic.
  • • Genk equalized via a penalty scored by D. Heymans at the 45th minute.
  • • K. Karetsas netted the winning goal for Genk in the 82nd minute, with an assist from D. Heymans.

Lineups

Genk

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 T. Lawal (G)
  • 77 Z. El Ouahdi (D)
  • 3 M. Sadick (D)
  • 6 M. Smets (D)
  • 19 Y. Medina (D)
  • 8 B. Heynen (M)
  • 21 I. Bangoura (M)
  • 38 D. Heymans (M)
  • 7 J. Steuckers (F)
  • 9 Oh Hyeon-Gyu (F)
  • 10 J. Ito (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 H. Van Crombrugge
  • 71 B. Stevens
  • 14 Y. Sor
  • 18 J. Kayembe
  • 20 K. Karetsas
  • 23 A. Bibout
  • 24 N. Sattlberger
  • 27 K. Nkuba
  • 29 R. Mirisola
  • 44 J. Kongolo
  • 56 A. De Wannemacker
  • 99 J. Erabi

Malmo FF

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Ellborg (G)
  • 2 J. Karlsson (D)
  • 19 C. Rosler (D)
  • 44 M. Frejd Palsson (D)
  • 48 T. Lundbergh (D)
  • 22 T. Ali (M)
  • 40 K. Busuladzic (M)
  • 23 L. Johnsen (M)
  • 8 A. Sigurdsson (M)
  • 10 A. Christiansen (F)
  • 32 D. T. Gudjohnsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 J. Dahlin
  • 6 O. Lewicki
  • 11 E. Ekong
  • 13 M. Olsson
  • 15 S. Soumah
  • 20 E. Botheim
  • 29 S. Haksabanovic
  • 37 A. Skogmar
  • 38 H. Bolin
  • 46 A. Palac
  • 51 V. Hidalgo

Timeline

  1. Malmo FF
    4' Malmo FF Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Ali · Assist: K. Busuladzic
  2. Genk
    43' Genk Var · Penalty confirmed
    Matte Smets
  3. Genk
    45' Genk Goal · Penalty
    D. Heymans
  4. Genk
    47' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Medina

    Foul

  5. Malmo FF
    61' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Anders Christiansen · On: E. Ekong
  6. Malmo FF
    61' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Sigurdsson · On: S. Haksabanovic
  7. Genk
    62' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Medina · On: J. Kayembe
  8. Genk
    62' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Steuckers · On: K. Karetsas
  9. Genk
    62' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ibrahima Sory Bangoura · On: A. Bibout
  10. Malmo FF
    72' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    K. Busuladzic

    Time wasting

  11. Genk
    72' Genk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Ito · On: Y. Sor
  12. Malmo FF
    73' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Ali · On: S. Soumah
  13. Malmo FF
    73' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. T. Gudjohnsen · On: E. Botheim
  14. Malmo FF
    81' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Frejd Palsson · On: O. Lewicki
  15. Genk
    82' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Karetsas · Assist: D. Heymans
  16. Genk
    83' Genk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Oh Hyeon-Gyu · On: R. Mirisola

Match Stats

Stat Genk Malmo FF
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 80%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 8
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 578 355
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 9 3
xG 3.27 0.54
Shots off Target 11 4
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 500 283
Shots Inside Box 19 4
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned around at halftime when Genk capitalized on a penalty to level the score and gain momentum.
  • ▸ Genk's second half substitutions, including Y. Medina and K. Karetsas, played a crucial role in turning the game in their favor.